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~~~ This past Monday, November 24, 2014 the decision of the Grand Jury to not indict Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot to death unarmed teenager Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, MO was released. Sadly, I was not surprised by the decision. However, I like many in Black communities around the U.S. as well […]
Read More PROTEST WITH PURPOSE~~~ In the United States today is Election Day. The elections today are called mid-term because they are between U.S. Presidential Election years. Across the nation there are citizens you will have the opportunity to vote for federal, state, and municipal positions. Here in South Carolina there are numerous positions on the ballot including Governor, […]
Read More VOTE TODAY! NOV. 4TH~~~ I am the product of generations of activists. African American along with Native American ancestors who consistently fought for their civic, civil, and human rights. It is in my blood to be active and present in my own existence. I first became aware of the political process in the third grade, while attending William […]
Read More Why I Vote~~~ Yesterday, I attended the initial performance of a play titled “The Black Man…Complex” held in Columbia, SC, created by Terrance Henderson and presented by Trustus Theatre & Jasper Magazine. The play covered various complexities of the black man, including race, sexual orientation, and spirituality as well as other situations. The audience was taken through […]
Read More It’s Complex~~~ I have become that adult who says, “I remember when times were better back in the day.” That term ‘back in the day’ is relative because to some their youth may have been filled with struggles, fear and sadness. Watching the news it seems like the youth of today are surrounded by struggle, fear […]
Read More Love Begets Love~~~ This past Saturday, I was afforded the opportunity to give my liberal opinion on a local radio program. In a few years I will approach the half century birthday milestone and have been reflecting on my purpose in life. My belief is as humans we should always seek to be better people and evolve […]
Read More On The Radio Waves~~~ Today, I learned that actor and comedian Robin Williams died by apparent suicide. It may seem odd that I am posting something about his death but there are those celeberties that impact you in unexpected ways. I adored the late Maya Angelou and have posted about the late President Nelson Mandela when he was […]
Read More When The Funny Ends~~~ Recently, I had my six month dental visit. I do not have an aversion to the dentist, thanks to my mom locating a gentle pediatric dentist during my childhood. Sadly, my mom did have horrifying childhood dental experiences including extractions without the benefit of Novocain. Thank heavens, I only learned of her tragic […]
Read More Mercy Mercy Me~~~ I will not go into a long drawn out message. Today in South Carolina are statewide primary elections for both major political parties. Go to http://www.scvotes.org to find your polling place and see & print a copy of your sample ballot as well as other details. REMEMBER your vote is your voice…don’t stay silent. I […]
Read More SC STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTIONS~~~ In the blog post Do We Care?, I hit on the main points of financially supporting public radio and television. However, when you are disappointed in any organization whether it is an elected official, retail business, or a public radio broadcast group, it is important to speak up and speak out. Below is the […]
Read More Dear NPR Executives
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